MOHAMED Elyounoussi already knows what it’s like to score at Paradise. The attacker, who last week joined the Hoops on a season-long loan from Southamption, had played against Celtic for Norwegian side, Molde, back in 2015.
He netted in both Europa League group-stage games, helping his side to a 3-1 win in Norway and a 2-1 victory in Glasgow.
Now, the 25-year-old is looking forward to scoring at the stadium again, this time in the green and white Hoops.
“I can’t wait to get started and pull on the jersey for the first time,” he told the Celtic View. “It’s an iconic, historic club so it’s a great move for me. Obviously, I know it’s a massive club with lots of fans.
“I’ve been to Celtic Park before so I know what the atmosphere’s like. I was here with Molde back in 2015, and I got a goal and an assist in both games.
“I remember that it was a great atmosphere at Celtic Park when I played here. So I’m really happy to come here. Celtic has a great history of winning titles with a lot of fans behind them, so I’m proud to be a part of the club.
“This is something I want to achieve at Celtic, scoring goals and creating chances to help the team win games and winning titles. That’s what it’s about. That’s my job as an attacker – to score goals and create chances for the team.”
Having started his career with Sarpsborg 08 in Norway, Elyounoussi moved to Molde in 2014, spending two years there, during which time he won the double with the club.
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